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What is the difference between an echocardiogram and an ultrasound test?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

Specializes in Cardiology

Same: An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. Ultrasounds can be done for other organs such as the kidney.

Answered 11/2/2020

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Same machine : Same machine. Different exam and usually a specialty ultrasound probe. Echocardiogram is specific to an exam of the heart. Ultrasound is a generic term used to describe looking at virtually any body part using this technology.

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